Over recent decades, Canadians have become increasingly disconnected from the sources of their food. Although environmental or human health concerns may outweigh your interest in farm-animal welfare, find out more about where your food comes from - and who really pays for Canada's cheap food supply. You might look at your next meal a little differently.
Government Websites | Association and Directory Websites | Education Websites
Ontario Farmers' Websites | Other Voices | Helpful Animal Care Resources
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Promotes the development, adaptation and competitiveness of the agriculture and agri-food sector for the federal government.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Enforcement agency for federal food and humane transport regulations.
Lethbridge Research Centre
Largest establishment within the Research Branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, including crop sciences, land resource sciences and livestock sciences.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Ontario government website includes farm animal fact sheets and animal care information.
Association and directory websites
Agricultural Institute of Canada
Serves the agricultural community as a source of information and comment for the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
Canadian Animal Health Institute
Trade association representing animal health companies that develop, manufacture and distribute animal health products.
Canadian Council on Animal Care
National organization responsible for setting and maintaining standards for the care and use of animals in research, teaching and testing throughout Canada.
National Institute for Animal Agriculture
Advocacy group that addresses issues of interest to the animal agriculture industry and provides continuing animal agriculture education.
Atlantic Veterinary College, Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre
The Centre provides service, research, and education in the welfare of dogs, cats, horses and wildlife.
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, AnimalHealthCare.ca
Website featuring animal health care information and advice from Canadian veterinarians.
Dr. Temple Grandin
An American farm animal behaviourist who is famous for her designs for humane slaughter facilities. Website includes articles on animal behaviour, welfare and reducing stress.
Ontario Veterinary College
Information on programs and departments at the College, plus related links.
University of British Columbia, Animal Welfare Program
The Program provides research, education and public outreach to improve the lives of animals.
University of Guelph, Colonel K. L. Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare
The Centre promotes the welfare of animals through research and education.
Chicken Farmers of Ontario
Farmer-run organization that represents more than 1,000 Ontario chicken farmers.
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
The marketing group for dairy farmers in Ontario, owned and operated by Ontario's dairy farmers.
FarmIssues.com
A gateway to information on the web about farming and food sponsored by the Ontario Farm Animal Council, Ontario Pork and the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan.
Ontario Cattlemen's Association
Represents Ontario beef cattle producers.
Ontario Egg Producers
A farmer-run organization representing egg farmers in Ontario.
Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC)
A non-profit organization representing tens of thousands of livestock and poultry farmers, associated businesses and organizations across Ontario.
Ontario Farmer Daily
Current information and news about Ontario's agriculture industry.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
A provincial lobby group representing local farmers in 49 county and regional federations in Ontario as well as 32 organizational members and affiliates.
Ontario Goat Breeders Association
Advises the goat farming industry in Ontario.
Ontario Pork
Marketing board for pig farmers in Ontario.
Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency
Organization for farmers of sheep, lamb and wool in Ontario.
Ontario Turkey Producers' Marketing Board
Marketing board for Ontario turkey farmers.
Animal Freedom
Animal group seeking legal alternatives to intensive farming practices.
Center for Food Safety
Center works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the proliferation of intensive farming and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture.
Compassion in World Farming
An international farm animal welfare organization actively campaigning to improve the lives of farmed animals all around the world.
FactoryFarming.com
A U.S. based website that opposes intensive farming.
Farm Animal Reform Movement
A U.S. based educational organization advocating a plant-based diet and humane treatment of farmed animals through a variety of grassroots programs.
World Society for the Protection of Animals
International organization for the protection of animals.
Caring for Compromised Cattle: Assessing Animals at Risk
Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC) guidelines for recognizing health-related problems and transporting sick or injured cattle.
Animal Welfare Issues Resource Centre, Prairie Swine Centre
Database summarizing farm animal welfare issues and related research, categorized by species.
